🐟 What fish can you catch in McCandless?

Most commonly caught species around McCandless , PA : Largemouth bass - 12,230 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 8,431 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,951 reported catches Bluegill - 3,860 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,709 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest McCandless fishing reports?

The latest McCandless , PA fishing reports are: @afaillace reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Ohio River (PA) . @lijuncheng reported a nice Rainbow trout . @bluegillsetc reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Ohio River (PA) . @kevinmonahan reported a nice Bluegill . @luca.x reported a nice Largemouth bass at Trax Farms Pond . .

Fishing in McCandless, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in McCandless, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in McCandless , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny River , Monongahela River , Ohio River (PA) , North Park Lake , Pine Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in McCandless?

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in McCandless

Latest McCandless fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Ohio River (PA)

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Rainbow trout

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Smallmouth bass

Ohio River (PA)

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

Trax Farms Pond

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Largemouth bass

Little Chartiers Creek

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Largemouth bass

Trax Farms Pond

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Largemouth bass

Trax Farms Pond

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Smallmouth bass

10 in · 1 lb

Smallmouth bass

Bull Creek

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Fishing regulations in McCandless

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Pennsylvania can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 28th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

Min size

15"

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Statewide regulations are shown. During the closed season, no harvest of bass; you must immediately release any bass you catch.

Jan 1 - Apr 12: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass
Apr 13 - Jun 7: no harvest of bass; catch and immediate release only
Jun 8 - Sept 30: minimum size = 12-inches; daily limit = 6 bass
Oct 1 - Dec 31: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass

To see additional site-specific trout regulations, you must see Pennsylvania Bass Fishing Regulations.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°35′1″N 80°01′41.9″W

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FAQ about McCandless fishing

Anglers in McCandless, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Allegheny River, Monongahela River, Ohio River (PA), North Park Lake, and Pine Creek.

Most commonly caught species around McCandless, PA:

Largemouth bass - 12,230 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 8,431 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,951 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,860 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,709 reported catches

The latest McCandless, PA fishing reports are:

@afaillace reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Ohio River (PA).
@lijuncheng reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@bluegillsetc reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Ohio River (PA).
@kevinmonahan reported a nice Bluegill.
@luca.x reported a nice Largemouth bass at Trax Farms Pond.

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